Champi Siriwardana, the proud owner of Manaliyange Mahagedara is one of Sri Lanka's leading bridal salons which has expanded to three branches in Borella, Gampaha, and Negombo. 

She started her journey 15 years ago in Pugoda where she opened up a small bridal salon. Hitherto, she has been able to improve her business to overseas and is offering much needed opportunity for the new comers in the industry through beauty culture courses. 

Her story of success has ups and downs; challenges and risks which were confronted with her unmatched personality which has made her an iron lady. Not forgetting the support she got from her beloved husband, Major Geeth Ariyasiri who is the cornerstone of her success. With a vast experience in the wedding trade over 15 years she was able to bring glory to Sri Lanka by breaking Guinness World Record for having most number of bridesmaids for a bride at a wedding ceremony.